V-Day

[annuin]

But I don't like the weeks of men-are-clueless-scum-and-women-are-grasping-bitches-and-you're-fucked-if-you-don't-buy-her-a-diamond media propaganda.

From Poppy Z. Brite's journal.

And I heartily concur.

I dislike the rampant sexism in the ads for Valentine's Day. Nearly always it's about the men needing to buy gifts, either chocolate, flowers or preferably something sparkly from Kay jewelers, with the threat of spending Valentine's night on the couch. I guess feminism goes out the window when it comes to getting goodies.

I patiently await when there are ads in the media for women to buy stuff for their men (yes, I know many do anyway, but I'm talking about media/marketing perception here).

Meanwhile, all the candy will be on sale tomorrow at CVS :D Hopefully they discount it like they do the Halloween candy: 75% off!

Comments

[tanthe.livejournal.com]

Valentine's Day doesn't really have much of an impact for us. The boy and I don't need a special day to do something nice for each other - we do nice things all the time.

Exactly, and we're much the same.

If you have to do your romance in once annual increments on a set day, I think you're in trouble :P

The part that often bothers me about is it's so forced. Much like the way here on tv around Christmas the emphasis is so heavily put on gift giving, and nothing more. The spirit of Christmas is consumerism, not doing something selfless (unless it involves maxing out your credit card).

And ugh, the ugly V-day jewelry! So chintzy and tacky, I'd never wear it.